Training guns at the Haryana Chief Minister, he said Khattar has set a new standard for 'maximum government, minimum governance'

At least 29 people were killed, including two women and a child, and more than 250 injured as violence erupted in Haryana and Punjab after the Dera Sacha Sauda chief was convicted in a rape case by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Panchkula on Friday.

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced on August 28.

Haryana's Director General of Police (DGP) B S Sandhu on late Friday night said that 550 people have been rounded up and some arms and ammunition have been recovered due to the violence in Panchkula.

Taking cognizance of the tense situation in the state, Haryana Chief Minister had said that culprits will be punished.

Prime Minister Modi also condemned the violence and urged everyone to maintain peace. He said the instances of violence are deeply distressing.

He also reviewed the law and order situation in Haryana and urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy and provide all possible assistance that is required.

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